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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,915.76, 37,144.08 and 14,979.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,915.76, 37,144.08 and 14,979.24 is: 20,671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,915.76 : 37,144.08 = 14,979.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,915.76/37,144.08 = 14,979.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,915.76x = 37,144.08 × 14,979.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,915.76x = 556,390,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,390,088.90/26,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.54

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